Looking to create an impressive mood in your space? Black tile may be for you.
With looks that are sophisticated, dramatic, modern, sleek, and more, black tile provides versatile design options for any application. Pair black tile with white tile in a checkerboard or octagon-and-dot pattern for a classic look, or choose a stunning black marble-look tile for natural beauty. Cover a small area such as a backsplash in black tile — or an entire bathroom for a statement design.
Whatever type of black tile you choose, ceramic tile’s fade and scratch resistance ensure that your black tile will continue looking as great as it did on day one. Explore our many black tile examples below and on our Pinterest board for inspiration for your home.
One of the winning attributes of ceramic tile is its ability to look like other materials. For example, the ceramic tile on this wall looks like pieces of dark marble, bordered by thinner white marble pieces. However, this entire wall is ceramic tile. Not only is this tile pattern great for the room’s aesthetic, but…
Dark floors can be tricky to pull off, and not just because of the sharp contrast in colors. Whenever a darker shade is used, scuffs and scratches are accentuated. Ceramic tile, however, is scratch-resistant, taking away the fear of having long-term, glaring damage. The tiles in this room blend together seamlessly to give the appearance…
You are forgiven for mistaking this beautiful floor for granite slabs, a testament to how identical this beautiful ceramic tile looks. As an added bonus, tile is less expensive than costly granite floors and is easy to maintain and clean. Ceramic tile’s scratch-resistant surface also means that this bold design choice won’t show scratches or…
Get the personalized touch you want in your wet bar with ceramic tile. The slabs that make up the floor and the bar look like marble, but are actually tile. Tile is a more functional alternative to materials such as marble, and thanks to tile’s long lifespan and easy maintenance, these slabs will look great…
Get that perfect modern look in your home with tile. Ceramic tile is highly customizable and versatile, making it an ideal material for floors and walls. The ceramic flooring in this room is a combination of black and white tiles with the white accentuating the black hexagons. Because tile is a durable material, the metal…
Say goodbye to boring, allergy-inducing lobby carpet — ceramic tile is the new go-to option. This alternating white and gray herringbone pattern is much more interesting, and even has a carpet-like texture. Unlike carpet, however, tile has an impervious, fire-hardened surface that won’t trap allergens or bacteria, stain, get water damage, or give off smoke…
What’s on the menu? We do know what kind of flooring this restaurant has chosen. A not-so-standard black grid takes on the look of oxidized metal and complements this space’s rustic-modern style perfectly. What’s more, the perfectly distressed tiles will retain this look over the years because ceramic tile’s stain, scratch, and water resistance minimizes…
Housed in the rectory of a 19th century cathedral, this restaurant retains much of the vibe of its former self. Ceramic tile flooring in ebony gives the otherwise ethereal space a grounded feeling. Ceramic tile is inherently strong and durable, with a finish that can survive many years of foot traffic. The fire-hardened surface is…
Have you ever seen such a bold statement made so simply? This large, gray, rectangular, marble-look tile takes your breath like a storm the second you step over the room’s threshold, and looking away proves challenging. Such beautiful flooring makes simple furnishings and other decor look high-end. It won’t take long to decide that this…
That cool new place downtown transforms from a hot lunch spot to a hot date meet-up seemingly without effort. Perhaps it’s the chameleon quality of this charcoal industrial look ceramic tile. By day, it’s cool and unassuming. By night, it’s sultry and romantic. Whatever time of day, this tile is built to serve up an…
This store’s design leads you with a clever layout of large panel cement-look ceramic tiles. The diagonal pattern directs you to products where black industrial finished ceramic tiles take over to blanket the walls. It’s a rugged look with earth tones accenting both styles of tile. Ceramic tile resists, scratches, dents, and dirt, so will…
Okay, just rest. You can do that here; you know it the minute you enter. You are surrounded by clean comfort, from the wood face of the ceramic tile flooring to the textured ceramic wall tiles. Everything is in it’s place and soon you will be, too. The dark tones of these tile choices creates…
The modern ebony-look ceramic tiles in this chic boutique pave the way with a bold and beautiful black and white pattern. Ceramic tile is an ideal flooring for retail shops, where style is king and durability is golden. These ceramic tile floors won’t fade and are scratch-resistant (essential for dark flooring), so they will continue…
The octagon and dot tile pattern is commonly used for bathroom flooring, but nothing about this bathroom is common. Here, we see this traditional pattern on the shower walls. The black dots are complemented by the floor’s dark tile grid and the sleek black cabinets and fixtures, creating a sense of luxury that’s finalized by…
Bring back the glamour of Hollywood’s heyday with a show-stopping bathroom that evokes film noir lighting and mystery. The three-dimensional tiles in dark iridescent hues create a stunning backdrop to the room without crowding it. The smaller mosaic tiles that frame the mirror complement the walls and pull you into the room. Choose larger square…
Bold red and orange mosaic tiles make these walls pop! The subdued hues of the brown wood and large, square floor tiles create a contrasting backdrop for this red-hot kitchen. These walls will have long-lasting shine and a wipe-down surface that’s perfect and protective in the kitchen. Bold reds and oranges let your guests know…
With a black and white color scheme, the yin and yang aspect of this bathroom brings balance to the space. The smoky gray ceramic tiles of the backsplash seem to float in a mist, with the row of dimensional trim grounding the tile to the vanity. Ceramic tile is water- and stain-resistant and is easy…
This refreshing bathroom takes eclectic to a new and elegant level. A classical Greek statue suns itself, surrounded by clean modern lines and distressed wood-look ceramic tile from floor to ceiling. The styles all work together with beautiful results. Ceramic tile is the versatile choice that offers design options that span the centuries and the…
